Legal basis: Article 84 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Food Safety Law. Food inspection institutions can only engage in food inspection activities after obtaining qualification certification in accordance with relevant national certification and accreditation regulations. However, unless otherwise provided by law.
The qualification conditions and inspection specifications of food inspection institutions shall be stipulated by the food safety supervision and administration department of the State Council.
Inspection reports issued by food inspection agencies that meet the requirements of this law have the same effect.
People's governments at or above the county level shall integrate food inspection resources and realize resource sharing.